2025 Pie of the Year

Pie of the Year – the people’s choice – was decided by ranked choice voting with an instant runoff, where the win condition was a majority of all active ballots. Cast Iron Apple Pie took the lead early in the first round, but it became a nail biter as Australian Vegan Meat Pie nearly caught up in round 3. Nevertheless, the Cast Iron Apple Pie prevailed in the third round (same number of fire alarms last night?) and …

Beez Africa reigns as Pie Champion 2025, with all of the glory and eternal bragging rights that the title bestows. She joins Pie Champion 2024 Amy Nice in the IFP Hall of Pie Champions.

Criteria Ratings

Our discerning judges also provided their opinions on a couple criteria, handing out anywhere from 1 to 5 stars.